High in the mountain desert of northern Utah, nestled so perfectly at the base of the Wasatch range between the Ogden and Weber rivers, lies the city of Ogden, whose major attractions were waiting here long before we ever took notice. Ogden is the county seat of Weber County.
The Ogden, Utah, area is a center for skiing and adventure sports. Located 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden is gateway to Snow basin, Powder Mountain and Wolf Mountain ski resorts. Historically, Ogden was a major player in the development of the Transcontinental Railroad. Golden Spike National Historic Site, located northwest of the city, commemorates the completion of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. That event marked the beginning of the end of the American frontier.
Before the world saw our slopes televised during the 2002 Winter Olympics, before the golden spike was driven at Promontory Point to join the country’s first transcontinental railroad, even before Peter Skeen Ogden began trapping furs in the west, they were here. Breathtaking sunsets above the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island. Gorgeous powder – the greatest snow on earth – dusting the peaks and valleys of Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Wolf Mountain. Elk, moose, deer, mountain goats, pheasants and squirrels traversing the trails where we now hike and bike. This is Ogden, and our attractions were put here by Mother Nature, history and time. Wide-open spaces, clean rivers and lakes, and breathable air make Ogden great for outdoor recreation. But when you’re ready for some civilization, venture into downtown Ogden, where things really get wild….
The Junction specializes in entertainment from movies to restaurants to indoor surfing and climbing; Historic 25th street is dubbed the most exciting street in Utah for a reason, featuring a comedy club, boutiques and an eclectic selection of bars and restaurants. The Tree house Museum, Dinosaur Park, Nature Center, and Union Stationoffer exhibits and theatrics that make learning fun; and the Peery's Egyptian Theater, Eccles Arts Center, and Ogden Symphony Ballet offer top-notch performances year round.
The Ogden River Parkway is a spectacular 9.6 mile walk through nature in the heart of downtown Ogden. The trail begins near Rainbow Gardens at the mouth of Ogden Canyon, and ends at the south end of Fort Buenaventura just west of 24th street. Construction of the trail began in 1992, and surrounding cities (including West Haven, Riverdale and Uintah) aspire to interconnect the Ogden River Parkway with their trail systems to create a 28.2 mile intercity loop beginning and ending at Rainbow Gardens. Although plans have not been finalized nor a completion date set, both hikers and bikers anxiously await this exciting potential natural resource.
Fisherman also enjoy the Ogden River Parkway. Fishing is allowed along the parkway in both the Weber and Ogden rivers (with valid fishing license, of course). While building the trail, fishing structures were built into the river to encourage a growing population of fish as the river is filled with a variety of trout as well as small mouth bass.
Located in the heart of Ogden, the Ogden Nature Center is a 152-acre nature preserve and education center open to the public for discovery and exploration. Visitors enjoy meeting live birds of prey, wandering through 1.5 miles of easy walking trails and exploring tree houses, bird blinds and a spotting tower. Two green buildings feature environmentally sustainable construction practices and house nature exhibits, classrooms and a unique gift shop.
The Ogden Nature Center offers a wide variety of community programs including art, photography, birding, Utah’s wildlife, outdoor recreation, conservation, sustainable practices and more. During the school year, teacher-naturalists lead outdoor field trips for school children and nature-theme day camps in the summertime. The annual Earth Day Celebration and Creatures of the Night at Halloween are two of many feature events at the Nature Center.
You’ll never be left saying "there’s nothing to do in Ogden"
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $128,600
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $149,503; Detached houses: $161,237; Townhouses or other attached units: $123,486; In 2-unit structures: $79,653; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $73,718; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $85,593; Mobile homes: $31,661.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 82,702. Ogden covers 26.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4,299 feet above sea level.
Area code: 801
Weather
Ogden, UT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 20.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 27 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Ogden is 23.67 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 2.90 Inches.
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